AMP SUB SPEAKER OPTIONS, OH MY!!!

[Waveweaver]

I have a 2017 242 LTDS, going to Bimini in a few weeks and want tower speakers for the trip on the fly, but with options to add sub or two etc. in near future. I am so indecisive looking at packages on amazon etc. but nervous the stuff won't arrive in time. don't want to spend the cash on wetsounds at this time, need nice affordable gear with good quality sound that won't break the bank until I'm ready to pull the trigger on the high end stuff. Need rec's I've been on these threads for 5 hours and I'm all over the place.

amp
tower speakers
sub's

and go

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

If I was in a hurry and didn't want to break the bank this is what I'd do. When you're ready to spend more cash you can swap out the polks and reuse the speaker cans...

Amp...

400 Watts/4 Channel Compact Marine Amplifier - 4-Channel Compact Amp

400 Watts of Maximum Power Output 75 Watts X 4 @ 2 Ohms50 Watts X 4 @ 4 Ohms150 Watts X 2 @ 4 Ohms BridgedCompact Class D Design 4 Channel Amplifier15-30kHz Frequency Response15-250Hz Variable 12dB/Oct High Pass Crossover 70dB SN Ratio Independent Variable Gain Control (Per Pair)4 Channel RCA...

nextdayboatparts.com

Tower cans

Krypt 6.5'' Wakeboard Speaker Cans

Krypt Towers quality polished aluminum 6 1/2' wakeboard tower speaker cans. We sell these pods empty so the customer can decide what brand speaker to install. 6.5' Speakers are the most popular tower speakers, and our cans will fit nearly all standard siz

www.bulletlines.com

Speakers

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5"/6.75" 2-Way Marine Certified db Series Car Speakers with Liquid Cooled Silk Tweeters (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Gateway

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5"/6.75" 2-Way Marine Certified db Series Car Speakers with Liquid Cooled Silk Tweeters (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Gateway

www.amazon.com

 

[Waveweaver]

If I was in a hurry and didn't want to break the bank this is what I'd do. When you're ready to spend more cash you can swap out the polks and reuse the speaker cans...

Amp...

400 Watts/4 Channel Compact Marine Amplifier - 4-Channel Compact Amp

400 Watts of Maximum Power Output 75 Watts X 4 @ 2 Ohms50 Watts X 4 @ 4 Ohms150 Watts X 2 @ 4 Ohms BridgedCompact Class D Design 4 Channel Amplifier15-30kHz Frequency Response15-250Hz Variable 12dB/Oct High Pass Crossover 70dB SN Ratio Independent Variable Gain Control (Per Pair)4 Channel RCA...

nextdayboatparts.com

Tower cans

Krypt 6.5'' Wakeboard Speaker Cans

Krypt Towers quality polished aluminum 6 1/2' wakeboard tower speaker cans. We sell these pods empty so the customer can decide what brand speaker to install. 6.5' Speakers are the most popular tower speakers, and our cans will fit nearly all standard siz

www.bulletlines.com

Speakers

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5"/6.75" 2-Way Marine Certified db Series Car Speakers with Liquid Cooled Silk Tweeters (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Gateway

Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB651 6.5"/6.75" 2-Way Marine Certified db Series Car Speakers with Liquid Cooled Silk Tweeters (Discontinued by Manufacturer): Gateway

www.amazon.com

UGGHH, forgot to mention I want to 8" towers. Thanks so much for your opinion/options, and dude you rock for that clarion amp link....Ive been looking for that thing and everyone wants double that for it because apparently everyone has caught on to what a little powerhouse this thing is.

 

[ThatJeepGuy]

I'm running the little brother to that amp, the XC1410 to 4 Polk audio DB651 and they sound great. For sound outside the boat I have 4 JL7.7's off a Wetounds HT-4 and they scream.

 

[Waveweaver]

I'm running the little brother to that amp, the XC1410 to 4 Polk audio DB651 and they sound great. For sound outside the boat I have 4 JL7.7's off a Wetounds HT-4 and they scream.

Thnx buddy!

 

[swatski]

I'm running the little brother to that amp, the XC1410 to 4 Polk audio DB651 and they sound great. For sound outside the boat I have 4 JL7.7's off a Wetounds HT-4 and they scream.

Yep, those are really good amps, class D, too, easy on batteries. I have had three of xc1410s (two currently), never any issues.

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[Waveweaver]

OK, pulled the trigger on
towers- kicker 45km84l w/pods & swivel mounts
amp- clarion xc2410

will upgrade later. I've officially exhausted myself over this basic ass shit....sad!!!

 

[iamcalled]

What’s your budget for this first set up?

 

[Waveweaver]

Yep, those are really good amps, class D, too, easy on batteries. I have had three of xc1410s (two currently), never any issues.

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I need the bridgeable 2410 as I am going to use the 2 extra channels for my 1st sub. when I upgrade I'm going 2 subs, upgrading tower speakers, and replacing all 6 current polk 6.5" speakers.....probably going to go all JL or wet sounds when I do. Didn't spend 67K on a boat to cheap out!!!

 

[Waveweaver]

What’s your budget for this first set up?

trying to stay under a grand for now until I decide on full investment of 2-4K.

 

[AJack]

Question, my stock HU only has two pair of RCA outputs, how are you connecting multiple amps to it?

 

[Waveweaver]

Question, my stock HU only has two pair of RCA outputs, how are you connecting multiple amps to it?

Not connecting multiple amps right now but when I do will probably use rca splitters.

 

[swatski]

Question, my stock HU only has two pair of RCA outputs, how are you connecting multiple amps to it?

I don;t know much about those things, but at least 3 possibilities - 1. use an equalizer like WS420, 2. RCA split-er, 3. a pass through on the first amp.

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[Dean P]

I used these. Worked great! Amazon.com: yueton 4pcs RCA Y Splitter Adapter 2 Female to 1 Male for Audio Video Av Tv Cable Convert: Home Improvement

 

[AJack]

Is it possible to use the RCAs into an amp for the mids and the speaker wires into the amp for the sub? Both amps would have filters.